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Author: Michael Chaffin

Escape

The way out isn’t always this clear. Some problems are more complex. And, so are the solutions. What if we … More

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Between

Even if it looks like there isn’t, there’s almost always more space, more room to fit in, more ideas to … More

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Curvature

There’s something soothing about a curve…a gentle bend. Turns out, we can apply curve design into our way of doing … More

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Release

We all have a trigger, a release, a button when pushed causes a reaction. In most cases, we can see … More

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Be Afraid

When all else fails…be afraid. Surely, this helps.

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Settings

More and more, we can let the machine do the work by choosing the “auto” setting. All of the calibrations … More

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Chosen

Should we draw attention? Is it better to fit in? If we’re seeing to get picked, standing out in some … More

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Significance

Everything has a history…a consequence of temporal flow. And, it’s all unique. The crack in the sidewalk has significance too. … More

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Debris

What we leave behind inevitably impacts someone else. Our acts, our impressions, our ideals matter. They leave a unique dent … More

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End of The Line

Leadership is a hot topic. And, it should be. We need people to be out in front, to take responsibility, … More

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Style

…tells a story about our journey, who we are and perhaps who we wish to become. But, our story about … More

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Tilt

Nudge a pinball machine enough and we cause a Tilt…and lose our ball as a penalty. But, there’s a point … More

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Beacon

We all need pointers, people or places to help us see the best way forward. A beacon shows us the … More

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Glamour

Much of our work isn’t glamorous. There’s way more to be done off-stage. But, this might be the most important … More

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Refuel

It’s an important piece. We can’t really get very far without it. It comes in many forms…nutrition, space, quiet, entertainment, … More

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Hard

We often employ a tough, outer shell, especially in moments of debate or negotiation. It gives us a feeling of … More

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Shaving

Sometimes, we need to remove the excess to make it more usable. For instance, using too many words to get … More

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Unknown

The lighted path gives us comfort and a sense of security. We can see it. The conditions are known. We … More

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Order

Order is useful for retrieval. It’s also helpful when desiring a prescribed outcome, i.e., meeting spec. But, when does order … More

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Stacking

Stacking only works if the pieces are meant to fit together. Each is designed to receive another. Is the team … More

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